I wrote a book dispelling health myths called HYPE: A Doctor's Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims and Bad Advice-- How to Tell What's Real and What's Not, to stop our heads from spinning from overwhelming rapid-fire health information.
On Sunday, March 10th at 2am, it’s time to “spring forward” and move your clocks ahead one hour. To many, this is a promising sign of spring weather, longer days of sunlight, and the end of the dreary dark days of winter. However, more and more health professionals, as well as those in the general public, are questioning the benefits of this practice. In fact, the harms are seeming to outweigh any benefits at all. As I wrote forAll states in the U.S.
Re-set the clocks for the kids even a day or two before Saturday, and make sure that Sunday starts at the “new” wake-up time. This might mean setting an alarm for the adults. Turn off bright lights and screens an hour or two before heading to bed. This goes for all nights, on any time zone.Get some sunlight on your face as early as you can. This is a tough one for those in occupations where the day starts at 5am or 6am. The upside is that folks in these fields rarely are up after sunrise at any time of year, standard or daylight saving.
Be extra careful on the roads. This includes as a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian. Even if you’ve done your part to smooth this time change, don’t assume that all others have, as well. Be vigilant. The next switch date, back to Standard Time, will be November 3, 2024, just two days before the 2024 presidential election day. The serotonin will, no doubt, be on high levels that week, in very small part due to being back on more sleep-conducive circadian rhythms, even if the sun has already set when you get to the voting booth.
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